Revell S.S. Hope Hospital Ship - The World's First Peacetime Hospital Ship with Master Modelers Stamp And Hope Booklet, 1/500, H388-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
1962 hardbox 'Master Modeler' issue. This is the famous ship of Project Hope, which was financed by private citizens and US Industry. The ex-Navy Hospital ship was equipped with the latest technology and a staff of 6 doctors, nurses and technicians. The Hope and crew toured the world, treating disease and training doctors in the latest developments in medical science. The kit has never been started. Inside, it is factory new. All parts and all paperwork is still sealed in the factory clear bag. I can see that the special Hope booklet about the ship is present.
Revell Nike Hercules Missile 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1804-149
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Original 1958 'S' issue hardbox with dramatic box art. Not the common 1990s reissue. Color and gloss are factory new and all four corners are solid. There are are no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks other than the original factory sealing tape (of course). No fading, rips, tears, stains or missing litho. Flaws includes two light creases and general wear - more to the short end panel than anywhere else. Features missile with separating booster stage, operating launcher and three man crew. Molded in the correct white and dark olive drab. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Even the factory-original 'thick paper towel' that Revell used for a short time in the 1950s is present. Decals and instructions are both in 'excellent+' condition.
Estes Saturn V Limited Edition - Flying Model Rocket, 1/100, EST2157
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$110
This is the Saturn V that is 43.25 inches high and 3.93 inches in diameter. Recommended engine is the D12-3. The kit has never been started. All of the parts that Estes factory sealed are still in the factory sealed bags. The larger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and all instructions. The box has damage as shown, but inside the kit is very nice. The decals & vacuform wrapping are in 'mint' condition. All body tubes but one are very straigh; the large BT101 body tube is not creased or bent but is oval in shape. I have carefully packed it with wadded up paper to bring it back out and protect it during shipping. BT101 tubes are available on line from at least one vendor.
Hawk Vought Corsair F4U-ID - (F4U1D), 1/72, 604
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$26
Still factory sealed. 1965 softbox issue with ground attack artwork by Tom Morgan. Excellent fitting kit for that time and features pilot, clear canopy, full landing gear and all 6 main and 2 tail gear doors, drop tank and under-wing bombs and rockets.
MPC Vought F4U-1 Corsair Profile Series - US Marine Reserve / USS Bunker Hill 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 14th Sq Guadalcanal 1945 - (F4U1), 1/72, 2-1108-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
In the 1970s, MPC released the very popular Profile Series. Inside each box was a quality Airfix kit but with MPC decals to build any of the three aircraft shown on the box top. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The decals are in remarkable 'near mint' condition, which is rare for Profile Series kits.
Quality Craft Models D&RGW Narrow Gauge Caboose HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 1001
Wood and Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$24
Highly detailed and builds a very accurate prototype. Features factory cut, milled and scored hardwood parts, a large number of cast metal details, brass ladder, metal stock as required, full decals and complete instructions. Never started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag; the parts that were larger and never sealed have been inventoried complete. Long after manufacturers turned to plastic ready-to-run rolling stock, Quality Craft continued to produce high quality models you could build. Headquartered in Northumberland, PA, they gave the craftsman an opportunity to build a state-of-art kit and show their skill.
Clear Creek Models SP&M Ore Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
Still factory sealed. Excellent, highly detailed model features beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock and full instructions.
Clear Creek Models Colorado Central Covered Ore Car HOn3 Narrow Gauge - HO Scale Craftsman Kit, 1/87, 411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory tape sealed. Excellent, highly detailed model. Most Clear Creek Model kits consist of beautifully injection molded plastic main parts & very fine details, metal stock, sometimes cast metal details, decals and full instructions. Since the box is sealed, I cannot confirm the exact nature of the parts.
Testors Martin B-57B Canberra Bagged, 1/72, 698
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: No Box
$34
Bagged kit - there is no box. The box is shown for reference only. 1985 issue builds either version. Well detailed with 115 parts and features optional position canopy and landing gear, rotor bomb bay detail with optional position doors, full internal bomb load and underwing pylons and full underwing stores. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Testors Dodge Viper GTS, 1/24, 181
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$20
From 1998. Very nice kit that is completely factory painted - simply build and enjoy. Features mainly metal parts with some details are injection molded plastic. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Miss America P-51D Racer Howie Keefe, 1/32, H274
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$85
1972 issue. Kit features extensive and colorful decals and painting templates to duplicate the famous Keefe racing aircraft. Kit features detailed supercharged Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, removable cowling, opening canopy, highly detailed cockpit, moving wheels and prop, and detailed instructions on how to duplicate the 'Hoerner Tip' Clipped wings. Molded in white and smoke-tinted clear. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Topping Grummand F-14 Tomcat Factory Desk Top Model, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$289
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Grumman. Grumman gave these models to Navy 'Project Decision Makers' and squadron leaders and sometimes pilots as promotional items. The model is 100% complete with the original stand. It has never been broken and there are no cracks. Paint and decals are 100% original with no touch up. The paint is 'excellent' with very light and even wear. The decals are 'very good++' with light to moderate wear as shown in the photos. The stand would rate 'near mint' with no repairs and the blue "Grumman F-14" in perfect condition Insurance required for shipment and the model will be double boxed.
Revell Bendix Talos US Navy Missile SAM-N-6 RIM-8 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1808-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$225
First and only issue of this rare kit. 1957 hardbox with the 'S' logo on the sides and the fantastic box art that has made these kits so collectible and valuable. This box has perfect color and gloss, four solid corners, no fading, rips or creases, no price tags or tag marks and no tape or tape marks other than the factory sealing tape (of course). Flaws included light general wear as shown. Large scale and well detailed featuring two stage missile with moving top stage forward fins, working launcher with instrumentation and a crew of three. Molded in dark olive drab and white. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell RAF Mustang III / P-51B / F-6C With Malcom Hood - Japan Issue, 1/32, H152
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$85
Rare 1972 Revell of Japan issue in amazing investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Japan issues usually have special features and this one is no exception and includes a greatly expanded decal sheet covering four aircraft: RAF Mustang II HBW, RAF PKG, USAAF P-51B Tail #2108950 and USAF F-6C Tail #2103205. Features detailed cockpit, landing gear, pilot figure and removable cowling to show Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Molded in a unique light chocolate brown and clear. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Glencoe PT-76 Russian Amphibious Tank (Ex ITC), 1/32, 06401
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
From the original early 1950s ITC molds and an excellent 'Classic Builder.' Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Historic Panzer PzBefWg. I Ausf A Command Tank - (Panzer I), 1/35, 35-002
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Nicely detailed and molded kit. Features highly detailed suspension and bogie wheel system, optional position top and side crew hatches and more. The kit has never been started. Internal factory sealed bag including metal wires and instructions. Please note that Historic did not furnish decals with this kit as there were no markings on the prototype.
Borodino Scale Line Colorado & Southern RR 30 Foot Flat Car Truss Rod Frame HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman KIt, 1/87
Other Materials, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$19
Still factory sealed. The box top is an actual photo of the assembled kit. Since the model is sealed I cannot give a detailed descriptions. I only know of these kits by reputation and have been told they are excellent.
Rail Line D&RGW Box Car HOn3 - HO Scale Craftsman KIt, 1/87, 130
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Superb kit featuring injection molded main body (1 piece) and floor (1 separate piece), many metal details and numerous very fine injection molded details (with better quality than almost any aircraft model). Includes excellent parts diagram, full text instructions for each step and also photos showing the placement of all parts. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.
ITC Martin MB-2 Bomber, 1/78, 37614-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$45
The Martin MB-2 became famous as the first bomber to sink a battleship under any circumstances. Billy Mitchell arranged to have the ex-WWI German Battleship Ostfriesland used as target practice for 6 MB2s, and the ship sank in 25 minutes. The model is from the early 1960s and was an excellent kit for that time. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Durango Press TWO New Mexico Lumber Co. Log Cars With Trucks HOn3 Narrow Gauge - Craftsman Model, 1/87, DP-58
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Good- to Sealed Mint
$26
SALE!! Includes two Lumber Log cars. These are highly detailed craftsman kits featuring fine cast metal parts and trucks. The kits have never been started. One is still factory sealed. The other has all the parts still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes instructions.